Plate tectonic theory
Plate movements
Earthquakes and volcanoes
General knowledge
Scientific skills
100

Name the four distinct layers of Earth

100

Name three continents:

100

what is the difference between magma and lava?

Magma is molten rock that is underground. On the other hand, lava is molten rock that has broken through the Earth's surface

100

In the periodic table, what is the symbol for magnesium?

100

Which variable (independent, dependent and control) do we measure?

Dependent variable

200

What two layers are associated with tectonic plates?

1. Mantle

2. Crust

200

What is the name of the super continent?

Pangea

200

Name three parts of a volcano:

200

Guess the logo:

200

What is missing?

Title, aim, hypothesis, material, method, result, discussion, conclusion.

Risk assessment (before method)

300

Describe two evidences that support the theory of plate tectonics:

Any one of the answers below are acceptable:

1. The outlines of the continents fit together well enough to suggest they were once joined

2. The same fossils are found on different continents with vast distances between them, which can only be explained if the continents were once joined.

3. There is significant geothermal, volcanic and seismic activity along the edges of the continential plates. 

4. Growth of the sea floor and its destruction near continents explains the movement of continents. 

300

Explain what continental drift is 

The continents of the world all started together in a single landmass AND have since drifted apart 


300

Describe how an Earthquake occurs:

Earthquakes occur when tectonic plates that are sliding against each other become jammed. The pressure between the plates build up until the rock break and the plates jolt free. The jolt causes vibrations on Earth, known as Earthquakes.

300

What type of charge do the following have:

1. Proton

2. Electron

3. Neutron

1. Positive

2. Negative

3. Neutral

300

What type of graph is this?

Line graph

400

Describe what is occurring in the image: (remember we used rice not crystal)



Hot air is less dense than cool air and therefore moves up and leaves the cooler air below. This creates a convection current. Which we saw in the experiment with the rice moving up from where the bunsen was placed and moved in a circular motion back down.  

400

Who explained the theory of continental drift?

Alfred Lothar Wegener 

400

Where does the most damage caused by Earthquakes occur?

Epicentre

400

I follow you all the time and copy your every move, but you can’t touch me or catch me. What am I?

Your shadow

400

What is missing from the graph?

Title

500

What is the largest animal on the planet?

Whale